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editor's note

Tanya Chaitanya (Editor Femina India)

For every doubting Thomas who tells you women can’t scale mountains, wrestle in the ring, endure physical hardship, your comeback should be a simple hashtag:#StandStrong.
There’s no bigger retaliation than success, they say. So show your calibre to these detractors or anybody who believes that we, as women, lack the potential to be physically as fit as men by being just that. Not to say that it will be an easy process.
The conditioning that we are not at par physically starts early. From the time we are offered a hand to bring down the cookie jar to when we are told not to lift too heavy a weight; when the sports selectors in schools bypass promising girl children or when the male friends refuse to count us in in any serious hiking plans—that feeling of being physically less is ingrained right from the beginning.
So how is it that we witness sportswomen like Mary Kom packing a punch in the arena or a badminton champ like PV Sindhu physically pushing herself to the limits? Or the fact that celebs like Jacqueline Fernandez, Taapsee Pannu, Katrina Kaif swear by their fitness routine and are known to train for longer hours than their male counterparts?
Then again look beyond these superwomen. Look around you. There are regular women storming into male bastions, physically-challenging professions and pursuits, and coming out triumphant. This new-found confidence comes with taking care of yourself, being cognizant of the fact that our body needs to be given TLC, from the right diet and nutrition to exercise and care to help us stand strong.
This is when I raise a toast: Here’s to strong women. May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them!

Get oil-balanced skin this winter

Skin Care in winter time is often a struggle. Keeping the skin moisturised is important to battle the harsh and dry weather. At such times, oily skin feels like a blessing as it is naturally moisturised, doesn’t become excessively dry, and doesn’t wrinkle easily compared to dry skin. That said, moisturiation during winters is a must even for oily skin to prevent it from getting stretchy and dull. But then, regular cold creams and moisturising lotions often end up making oily skin look even more oily. The perfect solution is to follow a Skin Care Regimen with the right products that will maintain a balance between the essential and the excess oil on the skin to give you a soft and supple skin, even during winters.

Cleansing with careOne may not sweat as profusely during the colder months, but our skin does release oil and sweat to clear toxins from the skin. Keep up with your daily face cleansing ritual to keep the skin free of dirt and germs. Use a clay-based face wash like the Lacto Calamine Oil Balance Face Wash for Oily Skin that gently cleanses without drying your skin and provides Oil Balance for upto 8-hours*. The neem extracts help keep the skin germ-free while preventing pimples and breakout.

Effective exfoliationWe often tend to skip exfoliation during wintertime. Fact is, apart from dead cells and sebum, our skin tends to gather even more grime during winters due to frequent application of creams, oils and lotions. To get rid of it, exfoliate your skin at least once a week with a gentle clay-based scrub such as the Lacto Calamine Oil Balance Face Scrub for Oily Skin. It contains cinnamon extracts, which has anti-germ properties. It helps clear dead cells while keeping your skin soft and smooth.

So, say goodbye to winter blues by following the right Skin Care ritual for a soft and supple skin all through the cold and dry spell, all while keeping excess oil at bay.

Here’s what a few happy customers have to say about their favourite Lacto Calamine products:

I never forget to carry my Lacto Calamine Oil Balance Face Wash, it’s in my bag at all times. I like that it is clay-based and it understand my oily skin like no other product. It gives my face an Oil Balanced look for a long time and keeps my skin looking fresh and happy. My skin loves it. -Roshni Sharma, Jaipur

After my friend introduced me to Lacto Calamine Oil Balance Daily Face Care Lotion for Oily Skin, skin care for my super-oily skin has become easy like never before! It keeps my skin looking beautiful at all times without leaving an oily film on the surface. -Ritika Rao, Bangalore

I have oily skin that is also sensitive, and most face scrubs are abrasive on my skin. The Lacto Calamine Oil Balance Face Scrub for Oily Skin helps remove the dead skin and keeps my skin soft and smooth -Shivika Gaur, Patna

*Based on results from a quantitative consumer study conducted by Kantar IMRB in January 2017. Results may vary from consumer to consumer.For more details, contact us on 1800-229-898 or e-mail us at consumercare@piramal.com or visit our website at www.lactocalamine.in